TAC Headquarters
Seven level commercial headquarters featuring public arcade and energy efficient initiatives
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Location:
60 Brougham Street, Geelong
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Construction duration:
16 months
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Completion date:
December 2008
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Client:
FKP Property Group
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Architect:
ML Design
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Structural and civil engineer:
Cardno Grogan Richards
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Building services engineer:
Aurecon
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Environmental ratings:
5 Star Green Star – Office Design / 4.5 Star NABERS RATING
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No. levels
6
Central to the design and construction of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) headquarters was a commitment to achieving passive solar, energy and water efficiency on a realistic budget.
The six storey building, with 15,000m2 of net lettable area, has a rooftop central plant, three level underground carpark and central atrium over three levels, delivering daylight throughout the building.
Features
Water-efficient fixtures and systems and Blackwater harvesting
Under floor air distribution system
Solar thermal domestic hot water
Impulse jet fan carpark ventilation system
Extensive passive solar design response, with performance façade
Intelligent lighting control